10 Unusual Foods We Dare You to Eat

Unless you have really adventurous taste buds, it might take a dare before you’re willing to sample any of these delicacies.

SNAKE WINE

Used in Chinese medicine to treat rheumatism and other ailments, this beverage combines fermented rice wine with such venomous reptiles as vipers. It’s believed the alcohol in the wine dissolves the poison, rendering it safe to drink.

CHITLINS

Also known as chitterlings, small intestines (typically those of pigs) get boiled to tenderness, then served with turnip greens and other Southern sides.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS

Whether you call them prairie oysters or calf fries, there’s no changing the fact that these delicacies are bull’s testicles. They’re often served fried, but competition festivals devoted to the rumored aphrodisiac showcase every preparation, from chocolate-covered to sushi.

CHAUDIN

Similar to haggis, this Cajun specialty begins with a stuffed pig’s stomach. The main difference is the stuffing, which—unlike the Scottish dish—doesn’t typically contain other bits of offal. Rather, it’s just aromatics, vegetables, and bread.

FRIED TARANTULAS

Aracnophobes could either consider this crispy dish—available in Cambodia—sweet, sweet revenge or the worst thing imaginable. They come with or without legs, and you can also request one “in the sack,” which also contains the heart and eggs.

BALUT

A boiled developing duck embryo may not seem like a tasty treat to most people in the Western hemisphere, but it’s commonly consumed in the Philippines and other parts of Asia.

PENIS

We know what you’re thinking: Ouch. People around the world gobble up the nether regions of several animals, including ox, deer, goat and donkey. You can find them in simmered in soups and roasted on a kebab, among other preparations

BEEF BRAINS

We hear squishy cerebellum crisps up quite nicely once it’s fried. And if you need extra motivation to get it down the hatch, consider this: The bovine variety is considered a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

TUNA EYES

Chefs in Japan frequently fry these giant peepers, which are said to have a jelly-like consistency, with heaps of garlic and soy sauce.

WITCHETTY GRUBS

According to those who’ve tried them, these fried fatties taste like a combination of nuts, scrambled eggs, and mozzarella.